An organic disease is one in which there is a measurable change to tissues, organs, or body systems. A functional disease is one in which there are abnormal symptoms or changes in function but with no ...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of intestinal disorders that cause prolonged inflammation of the digestive tract. It can include ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease.

The Infectious diseases topic features the latest news, guidelines, education, EMS training and tips related to infection control and EMS role in prevention the transmission of and caring for ...

The current human tissue-based study provides convincing evidence correlating hippocampal expressions of RNA guanine-rich G-quadruplexes with aging and with Alzheimer's Disease presence and severity.

“It is a hard battle to win — but we hope to stay one step ahead of the diseases.” The prone primate is one small part of the stuttering global hunt for “Disease X” — an as yet unknown ...

What Is White Matter Disease? White matter disease is the wearing away of tissue in the largest and deepest part of your brain. The loss of white matter function has a number of causes ...

As we enter 2025, concerns about the spread of infectious diseases loom large. With declining vaccination rates, pervasive misinformation, and political factors shaping public health policies ...

About this content. Nearly two billion people are affected by at least one of the conditions known collectively as neglected tropical diseases. Why then is funding to address these conditions so ...

There are more than 10 common skin diseases seen in adults, such as acne, atopic dermatitis (eczema), cold sores, hives, and psoriasis. It can be difficult to identify these skin problems by ...

A new study from the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Center for Circadian Metabolism and Cardiovascular Disease, Southwest Hospital, China, addresses the growing challenge of fatigue in ...

Liver disease is any disease that directly affects your liver. Unlike acute liver failure, which happens suddenly, liver disease progresses slowly over time. Some types of liver disease ...

The UAB Division of Infectious Diseases is an integral part of one of the nation's largest health systems. Internationally known for our compassionate care, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive ...